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The HMCAD5831LP9BE is a wideband 3-bit analog-
to-digital converter with over/under range bit. The
converter operates at typical speeds of up to 26
GSPS under typical conditions with a Nyquist input.
Reference ladder end voltages are set externally by
the user allowing the user to customize input common
mode and swing levels. ADC outputs can be forced to
0 by using the Data Inhibit function. Output data can be
modulated by an external clock via the XOR CML input.
The HMCAD5831LP9BE also features a 1:2 demux
with half rate clock output. The output bits are binary
weighted, where X2 and Y2 are the MSBs. The single-
ended RF input can be AC or DC coupled and supports
broadband operation.
The HMCAD5831LP9BE operates from -5V and -3.3V
supplies and is available in ROHS-compliant 9 x 9 mm
SMT package.
General Description
Features
Functional Diagram
Typical Applications
The HMCAD5831LP9BE is ideal for:
• Ultra Wideband Phased Arrays
• Radio Astronomy
• Serial Data Links
• Test Equipment for Link Diagnostics
• Spectrometers
Electrical Specications, TA = +25 °C [1], AVEE = -5 V, OVEE = -3.3 V, Full-Scale Vin = 256 mV,
Clock Input Power = 0 dBm (single ended)
Parameter Conditions Min. Typ. Max Units
Resolution 3bits
Sample Rate 22 26 [2] GHz
DNL (including Overrange Bit) -0.5 0.5 lsbs
INL (including Overrange Bit) -0.5 ±0.3 0.5 lsbs
Input Bandwidth 20 GHz
Input DC Voltage [3] 0 V
Input Voltage Swing
Can be user dened.
Subject to maximum input voltage
specied in the
Operating Conditions table.
256 1500 mV
Input Rin 50
Clock Power, Single Ended -3 dBm
• 20 GHz Input Bandwidth
• Full Flash Architecture with Ultra-Low Latency
• Over/Under Range Bit
• Data Inhibit Function
• Data XOR Function
• 1:2 Demux Output
• Programmable Differential CML Output Swing
• 64 Lead Plastic 9 x 9 mm SMT Package: 81 mm2
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rights of third parties that may result from its use. Specifications subject to change without notice. No
license is granted by implication or otherwise under any patent or patent rights of Analog Devices.
Trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
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Electrical Specications (continued)
Parameter Conditions Min. Typ. Max Units
Clock, XOR Rin Differential 100
Ladder Top Voltage (RTF) Can be user dened -0.808 V
Ladder Bottom Voltage (RBF) [4] Can be user dened -1.064 V
Output Amplitude [5] Single ended, peak to peak 286 mVp-p
Output High Voltage [5] -33 mV
Output Low Voltage [5] -319 mV
XOR Clock Rate 156.25 MHz
XOR Input Power, Single Ended -3 dBm
Data Inhibit Rin Single ended 600
Data Inhibit High Voltage 200 mV
Data Inhibit Low Voltage -200 mV
Data, Clock, OVR Bits Rout Differential 100
Data, Clock, OVR Bits Rout Single ended 50
Demux Ratio 1:2
ENOB (20 GSPS) n = 312.5 MHz 2.9 bits
ENOB (20 GSPS) n = 9.6875 GHz 2.9 bits
ENOB (20 GSPS) n = 19.6875 GHz 2.9 bits
ENOB (26 GSPS) n = 406.25 MHz 2.9 bits
ENOB (26 GSPS) n = 12.5938 GHz 2.9 bits
SFDR (20 GSPS) n = 312.5 MHz 24.7 dBFS
SFDR (20 GSPS) n = 9.6875 GHz 25.7 dBFS
SFDR (20 GSPS) n = 19.6875 GHz 2 7. 2 dBFS
Power Supply Current (-5V) 725 mA
Power Supply Current (-3.3V) 176 mA
Power Independent of clock rate 4.2 W
[1] See Application Information section for operation over range of temperatures.
[2] Requires sufficient clock power and cooling.
[3] Input signal common mode nominally should be set to this point, but may be adjusted with RTF/RBF. See Application Information section.
[4] See Application Information section for guidance on setting reference voltages.
[5] With a single 200  resistor tied from VREF1 and VREF2 to OGND. VREF1 and VREF2 are connected off chip.
Information furnished by Analog Devices is believed to be accurate and reliable. However, no
responsibility is assumed by Analog Devices for its use, nor for any infringements of patents or other
rights of third parties that may result from its use. Specifications subject to change without notice. No
license is granted by implication or otherwise under any patent or patent rights of Analog Devices.
Trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
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One Technology Way, P.O. Box 9106, Norwood, MA 02062-9106
Phone: 781-329-4700 • Order online at www.analog.com
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Bandwidth [1]
Integral Nonlinearity
(Including overrange bits)
Differential Nonlinearity
(Including overrange bits)
Spectral Performance FFT
(9.6875 GHz input, 20 GSPS clock)
Spectral Performance FFT
(312.5 MHz input, 20 GSPS clock)
[1] This graph was made by measuring the analog input power required to get full scale on the digital output. The increase in power from DC should
be equal to the attenuation. The effects of the cables and the circuit board were estimated and subtracted from the measured attenuation to
determine the input attenuation of the packaged part.
[2] Single-ended voltage swing into 50 Ohm resistor.
VREF Resistor Value vs. Output Voltage
Swing [2]
-50
-45
-40
-35
-30
-25
-20
-15
-10
-5
0
0246810
dBFS (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
-50
-45
-40
-35
-30
-25
-20
-15
-10
-5
0
0246810
dBFS (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
-1
-0.8
-0.6
-0.4
-0.2
0
0.2
0.4
0.6
0.8
1
123456789
DNL (lsbs)
CODE
-1
-0.8
-0.6
-0.4
-0.2
0
0.2
0.4
0.6
0.8
1
123456789
INL (lsbs)
CODE
-3.5
-3
-2.5
-2
-1.5
-1
-0.5
0
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20
Eval Board
Packaged Device
ATTENUATION (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
0
0.1
0.2
0.3
0.4
0.5
0.6
0 500 1000 1500 2000
VOLTAGE (Vp-p)
RESISTOR (Ohms)
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rights of third parties that may result from its use. Specifications subject to change without notice. No
license is granted by implication or otherwise under any patent or patent rights of Analog Devices.
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Clock S11 [1]
Signal S11 [1]
Digital Output Format and Timing Diagram
[1] This is S11 data taken from the input of the evaluation board. The gating function on the network analyzer was employed to remove the effects of
the PCB and look only at the packaged part.
-50
-45
-40
-35
-30
-25
-20
-15
-10
-5
0
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20
S11 (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
-50
-45
-40
-35
-30
-25
-20
-15
-10
-5
0
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20
S11 (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
Note 1: Upon each power-up, the OCLK signal’s relationship with the CK input clock may be one of two possibilities, shown above as Case 1 and
Case 2. Therefore, in reference to the OCLK phase, the earlier data samples may be on the X or Y bus. The OCLK’s phase relationship with
the X and Y data busses is xed: the X data bus always changes with the rising edge of OCLK and the Y bus with the falling edge.
Note 2: Latency = 1.5 sampling clock cycles + subcycle xed delay.
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rights of third parties that may result from its use. Specifications subject to change without notice. No
license is granted by implication or otherwise under any patent or patent rights of Analog Devices.
Trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
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XOR Input Alignment Timing Diagrams for X Side Leading
Data
D0 = A0 xor X0
D1 = A1 xor X0
D2 = A2 xor X1
D3 = A3 xor X1
D4 = A4 xor X2
D5 = A5 xor X2
CORRECT
Data
D0 = A0 xor X0
D1 = A1 xor X1
D2 = A2 xor X1
D3 = A3 xor X2
D4 = A4 xor X2
D5 = A5 xor X3
In the case shown, the FPGA aligns the data with the X side leading. In the incorrect case, a 1-bit
shift is caused by the 1 clock cycle delay in the XOR.
INCORRECT
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Parameter Description Min. Typ. Max. Units
AVEE Analog supply voltage range -5.5 -5.0 -4.5 V
OVEE Digital and output driver supply voltage range -3.6 -3.3 -3.0 V
Vinput IN, CKx, XORx, and QTx inputs voltage -2.0 +0.5 V
Voutput Xxx, Yxx, and OCLKx outputs voltage -1.5 +0.5 V
AGND-OGND -0.3 0+0.3 V
TA
Ambient temperature
Limited by the Absolute Maximum junction temperature
limit and depends upon the system thermal design
-40 +85 °C
Absolute Maximum Ratings
ELECTROSTATIC SENSITIVE DEVICE
OBSERVE HANDLING PRECAUTIONS
Operating Conditions
Note 1: The conditions listed in this table must be observed for the device to be functional as specied in this document. These conditions do not
guarantee specic performance levels, which are listed in the DC, AC, and switching specication tables and apply under the test conditions
specied therein.
Note 2: All voltages are in reference to the AGND pin of the device.
Note 1: Operating the device beyond the limits specied in this table may cause immediate damage to the device. Functional operation of the
device is further limited by the Operating Conditions. Device functionality is not implied by the Absolute Maximum Ratings.
Note 2: All voltages are in reference to AGND pin of the device.
Thermal Information
Parameter Description Min. Typ. Max. Units
ΘJCb Thermal resistance - junction-to-case bottom pad 2.5 °C/W
Note 1: The thermal pad at the bottom of the device package must be attached to a PCB ground plane for conduction purposes as this is the most
main path of heat dissipation of this device. It is also strongly recommended that the thermal pad should be connected to a metal pad on the
underside of the PCB through multiple vias and that a heat sink should always be attached to this PCB metal pad.
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responsibility is assumed by Analog Devices for its use, nor for any infringements of patents or other
rights of third parties that may result from its use. Specifications subject to change without notice. No
license is granted by implication or otherwise under any patent or patent rights of Analog Devices.
Trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
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Parameter Description Min. Typ. Max. Units
TJJunction temperature +125 °C
Tstorage Storage temperature -65 +150 °C
Toperate Operating temperature -40 +85 °C
AVEE Analog supply voltage -5.8 +0.5 V
OVEE Digital and output driver supply voltage range -5.8 +0.5 V
Vinput IN, CKx, XORx, and QTx inputs voltage VEE - 0.3 AGND+0.8 V
Voutput Xxx, Yxx, and OCLKx outputs voltage OVEE - 0.3 OGND+0.8 V
ESD Rating Human body model (Class 1C) 1k V
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Outline Drawing
Part Number Package Body Material Lead Finish MSL Rating Package Marking [2]
HMCAD5831LP9BE RoHS-compliant Low Stress Injection Molded Plastic 100% matte Sn MSL6 [1] HAD5831
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[2] 4-Digit lot number XXXX
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64-Lead Lead Frame Chip Scale Package [LFCSP]
9 x 9 mm Body and 0.90 mm Package Height
(CP-64-20)
Dimensions shown in millimeters
0.30
0.25
0.18
0.90
0.85
0.80
BOTTOM VIEW
TOP VIEW
7.70
7.60 SQ
7.50
0.05 MAX
0.02 NOM
0.25 REF
07-26-2018-A
9.15
9.00 SQ
8.85
FOR PROPER CONNECTION OF
THE EXPOSED PAD, REFER TO
THE PIN CONFIGURATION AND
FUNCTION DESCRIPTIONS
SECTION OF THIS DATA SHEET.
0.20 MIN
0.50
0.40
0.30
PKG-000000
EXPOSED
PAD
END VIEW
PIN 1
INDICATOR
SEATING
PLANE
PIN 1
INDICATOR
1
16
64
17
49
48
32
33
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BSC
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Pin Descriptions
Pin Number Function Description Interface Schematic
1, 15 RTF, RBF Reference ladder top and bottom taps
2, 7, 9, 10, 13,
16, 17, 18, 21,
60, 63, 64
AGND Analog ground
3, 4, 5, 6, 14 AVEE
-5V analog rail
These pins and the exposed paddle must be connected
to the negative voltage supply.
8IN Single-ended RF input referenced to AGND.
11, 12 CKP, CKN
Differential clock inputs
Current Mode Logic (CML) referenced to AGND.
For single-ended operation, CKN must be tied to the
common-mode point.
19, 20 XORP, XORN
Differential XOR inputs
Current Mode Logic (CML) referenced to AGND.
For single-ended operation, XORN must be tied to the
common-mode point.
22, 23, 27, 30,
33, 36, 39, 42,
45, 48, 51, 54,
58, 59
OGND Digital ground
24, 25, 56, 57 OVEE -3.3V digital rail
26, 55 VREF2, VREF1
Output level control
Output level may be increased or decreased
by applying a voltage to Vref pins.
28, 29, 31, 32 XVN, XVP, YVN,
YVP
Overrange
Current Mode Logic (CML) referenced to OGND.
Normally ac-coupled to the digital ASIC or FPGA device.
34, 35, 37, 38,
43, 44, 46, 47,
49, 50, 52, 53
X0N, X0P, Y0N,
Y0P, X1N, X1P,
Y1N, Y1P, X2N,
X2P, Y2N, Y2P
Differential data outputs
Current Mode Logic (CML) referenced to OGND.
Normally ac-coupled to the digital ASIC or FPGA device.
40, 41 OCLKN, OCLKP Differential clock output
Current Mode Logic (CML) referenced to OGND.
61, 62 QTN, QTP
Differential data inhibit inputs
For single-ended operation, QTN must be tied to the
common-mode point.
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The ADC’s voltage reference ladder comprises 8, 18 Ω resistors, or 144 Ω total nominal resistance. Pin 1, RTF, and pin
15, RBF, are provided for the top and bottom reference taps. These pins are driven by external supplies to establish
the desired full-scale range of the ADC. The RF signal input (pin 8, IN) to the ADC, which is nominally centered at
0V (AGND), drives an internal emitter follower with a nominal VBE of -936 mV. Hence the center of full-scale range
should center near -936 mV. The voltage at pin RTF is then -936 mV + Vfull-scale/2. Likewise the voltage at pin RBF is
-936 mV - Vfull-scale/2.
As an example, if the user had a peak-to-peak input voltage swing of 256 mV centered at 0V and required the full-scale
input range of the ADC to be 256 mV as well, RTF would be -936 mV + 128 mV = -772 mV. RBF would be -936 mV - 128 mV =
-1.028V. Note that the diode drop, -936 mV, is dependent on temperature and process variations. RTF and RBF values
in the “Electrical Specications” table on pages 1 and 2 are shown as nominal values only.
The RF input is internally terminated with 50 Ohms to AGND, which should be the system RF ground. Normally, the
input signal is expected to have a common-mode point at this 0V point. Because this device allows the user to set the
top and bottom voltages of the reference ladder inside the device, the user has signicant exibility in adjusting the
ADC span and thus the full-scale signal amplitude as well as the input signal’s common-mode point.
However, it is very important to notice that there are absolute voltage level limits on the peak input signal voltage.
These are indicated in the Operating Conditions table in this document. For proper operation of the device, the input
signal must never swing higher than the Vinput-max or lower than Vinput-min voltages indicated in the Operating
Conditions table.
The user is cautioned to also pay attention to the Absolute Maximum Ratings table as it lists the maximum input
voltage beyond which damage to the device will result.
Reference Ladder
Application Information
Input Signal
VREF Pins
Pins 26 and 55 (VREF1 and VREF2) should be connected together off chip and the pair is then connected to the
OGND through a resistor. These pins are used to vary the output swing voltage. The Application Circuit shown uses
a 200  resistor. This provides the typical output swings listed in the Electrical Specications table. Increasing the
voltage on VREF1 and VREF2 will increase the output swing. Conversely, decreasing the VREF1 and VREF2 voltages
will decrease the output swing.
Overrange Output
Pins 28, 29, 31, and 32 provide overrange output bits. This function indicates when the input signal is out of range of
the reference ladder voltages. The bit will be high when either the signal is above RTF or below RBF. The overrange
bit is cleared for the next clock cycle containing in-range data.
Data Inhibit
All data outputs can be forced to “0” by enabling the Data Inhibit function (pins 61 and 62). By driving the QTP pin high
and the QTN pin low, the ADC core will produce all 0s. This occurs prior to the XOR function and the demux. When
QTP is low and QTN is high, the chip operates normally, and these inputs must be set this way for normal operation.
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Data XOR
All data outputs from the ADC core can be modulated by an external source. This allows the user to use AC coupling
for output line connection to a SERDES input of an FPGA. This function occurs prior to the demux. The XOR input
signal is retimed by the full rate internal clock and requires low jitter and suitable rise and fall times. Please contact
Hittite Microwave for sample driver circuits. Typical modulation frequencies are 100 MHz to 300 MHz. For a square
wave signal, a multiple of two divisor of the full rate internal clock should be used, e.g. 1/128th or 1/64th of the ADC
clock. Due to the nature of the retiming scheme, the demux channel relationship timing can vary. This is dependent
on when the XOR input is sampled relative to the full rate internal clock. See timing diagrams on page 5. For example,
a nominal setup may have demux side X leading and side Y trailing. If the XOR input is shifted relative to the internal
clock, side Y may lead and side X may trail. It is highly recommended that a variable delay be used to adjust the phase
of the XOR input to avoid transitions that are very close to internal clock edges. See Typical Operation Example for
more information. The XOR function can be used with the Data Inhibit function to produce a sync pattern for aligning
the lanes of SERDES inputs. The device outputs are inverted when XOR is low.
Application Information (continued)
Evaluation Board Description
EVAL01-HMC5831LP9 (131498-3) demonstrates the HMCAD5831LP9BE in an environment ready to be connected
to an FPGA. Along with the ADC, the board features three other Hittite Microwave components. The clock output of
the ADC is divided down by 32 (a stage of 8 and a stage of 4, U1, and U2) to produce a clock output that is 1/64th
of the ADC clock input. This clock is available to drive the FPGA or other system components. The ADC XOR input
has programmable delay (U4) allowing the user to ne-tune the XOR clock edges going into the ADC. The INHIBIT
and D8BX inputs are 0 to +3.3V, compatible with most FPGAs. Finally, the ADC_VR pin allows the user to control
the output voltage swing of the ADC. Output connectors J2 and J3 are high-performance SAMTEC connectors, part
number ERF8-013-05.0-DV.
Ten-Level Operation
The HMCAD5831LP9BE can be used as a ten-level (3.32 bits) ADC by combining the regular data outputs with the
Overrange Bit. The bottom code (code 0) is equal to OVR high and all the bits low. For codes 1 through 8, the ADC
functions normally (with OVR low). The top code, code 9, is all bits high. Note that the INL/DNL plots include OVR in
this manner.
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rights of third parties that may result from its use. Specifications subject to change without notice. No
license is granted by implication or otherwise under any patent or patent rights of Analog Devices.
Trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
For price, delivery, and to place orders: Analog Devices, Inc.,
One Technology Way, P.O. Box 9106, Norwood, MA 02062-9106
Phone: 781-329-4700 • Order online at www.analog.com
Application Support: Phone: 1-800-ANALOG-D
For price, delivery and to place orders: Hittite Microwave Corporation, 2 Elizabeth Drive, Chelmsford, MA 01824
Phone: 978-250-3343 Fax: 978-250-3373 Order On-line at www.hittite.com
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Operation Over Full Temperature Range
Application Information (continued)
The device typically consumes 4.2 watts power and thus requires careful thermal design at the system level. A heat
sink of at least 25 cm^2 surface area is required under all conditions. Most of the device heat dissipation occurs on
the bottom side of the package. The package has a thermal paddle on the bottom side. The PCB design must solder
this paddle through a grid of several thermal vias to a metal pad on the bottom side of the PCB where the heat sink
should be attached. In addition, the AVEE pins of the device and the paddle must be connected to the negative
-5V supply plane. It is highly recommended that some manner of additional cooling technique should be employed in
order to maximize the ambient temperature range of the device’s operation.
The Electrical Specications section lists only the performance parameters at +25 °C temperature. The performance
diminishes as temperature increases. On the device evaluation board, in Hittite lab settings with minimal air ow, a
temperature rise of 18-20 °C was observed between the ambient temperature and the thermal pad at the bottom of
the PCB. The ultimate limit to the device’s temperature capabilities is the maximum junction temperature specied in
the Absolute Maximum Ratings table in this document. The thermal resistance from the device junction to the device
thermal paddle is specied in the Thermal Information table. With this information and knowledge of the system’s
heat dissipation capabilities from the PCB pad to the ambient, one can determine the ambient temperature range the
device can support.
Based on data taken on the device evaluation board under Hittite’s lab conditions, it is believed that 22 GS/s maximum
speed can be expected across the temperature range of -40 °C and +85 °C with reasonable system thermal design.
Typical Operation Example
When using the device evaluation board, high-quality signal generator equipment must be used that provides low
enough broadband phase noise to support the SNR specications of this device at the very high signal frequencies.
The reference ladder voltages should be provided with stable, linear power supplies. As a starting point, it is
recommended that the RTF and RBF voltage should be set to -772 mV and -1.028V, as described in the Reference
Ladder subsection. The input signal can then be provided with the appropriate signal generator with 50 Ohm, single-
ended output that is ac-coupled into the eval board’s SMA connector. The signal generator output strength should be
set at a low level such as -20 dBm before the output is enabled. The signal level can then be increased gradually as
required, but never beyond the 256 mV full-scale swing that had been selected in this example. The Clock input can
similarly be provided with an RF signal generator or a Hittite PLL/VCO device evaluation board, provided that the CKN
input is set at the common-mode point – 0 V (AGND) in this case. Although higher amplitudes are possible, initially
the user should keep the clock signal strength at -3 dBm or less. And, of course, care should be taken with the clock
input as well to not overload the ADC.
An FPGA with suitably fast SERDES inputs can capture data from the HMCAD5831LP9BE using the following routine.
The FPGA produces an INHIBIT high signal causing the ADC core to produce all 0s. The XOR input to the ADC runs
at a slow clock rate and modulates the ADC output to produce a known waveform at the FPGA inputs. The FPGA then
uses these signals to align the lanes. When the lanes are aligned, the INHIBIT signal goes low and the ADC produces
signal data that continues to be modulated by the XOR input. The FPGA then corrects for the modulation. Note that
the FPGA can generate the XOR modulation signal (in which case a PRBS sequence could be used). Depending on
the phase of the XOR input modulation waveform, either demux output (X or Y) can be the leading data sample. In this
case, the FPGA would need to resolve which lane is the leader. This can be accomplished by driving the ADC with a
known signal, evaluating the outputs and reassembling FPGA data if necessary. It is recommended to do this on each
power-up. It is also recommended to perform a routine to ensure that the XOR input waveform is properly aligned with
the internal clock. This can be accomplished by sweeping the external variable delay stage.
Information furnished by Analog Devices is believed to be accurate and reliable. However, no
responsibility is assumed by Analog Devices for its use, nor for any infringements of patents or other
rights of third parties that may result from its use. Specifications subject to change without notice. No
license is granted by implication or otherwise under any patent or patent rights of Analog Devices.
Trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
For price, delivery, and to place orders: Analog Devices, Inc.,
One Technology Way, P.O. Box 9106, Norwood, MA 02062-9106
Phone: 781-329-4700 • Order online at www.analog.com
Application Support: Phone: 1-800-ANALOG-D
For price, delivery and to place orders: Hittite Microwave Corporation, 2 Elizabeth Drive, Chelmsford, MA 01824
Phone: 978-250-3343 Fax: 978-250-3373 Order On-line at www.hittite.com
Application Support: Phone: 978-250-3343 or apps@hittite.com
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Information furnished by Analog Devices is believed to be accurate and reliable. However, no
responsibility is assumed by Analog Devices for its use, nor for any infringements of patents or other
rights of third parties that may result from its use. Specifications subject to change without notice. No
license is granted by implication or otherwise under any patent or patent rights of Analog Devices.
Trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
For price, delivery, and to place orders: Analog Devices, Inc.,
One Technology Way, P.O. Box 9106, Norwood, MA 02062-9106
Phone: 781-329-4700 • Order online at www.analog.com
Application Support: Phone: 1-800-ANALOG-D
For price, delivery and to place orders: Hittite Microwave Corporation, 2 Elizabeth Drive, Chelmsford, MA 01824
Phone: 978-250-3343 Fax: 978-250-3373 Order On-line at www.hittite.com
Application Support: Phone: 978-250-3343 or apps@hittite.com
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List of Materials for Evaluation PCB
EV1HMCAD5831LP9B [1]
Item Description
J1 14 Position Straight Header
J2, J3 Edge Rate Socket Strip, 26 Position
Samtec Edge Rate ERF8-013-05.0-DV
J5 Conn Header 12 Position 3 mm 2 Rows
J7 - J9 PCN Mount k RF Connectors
J10 - J13 SMP Full Detent RF Connectors
C1, C3, C32 1000 pF Capacitor, 0603 Pkg.
C2, C4 - C18,
C20 - C23 1000 pF Capacitor, 0402 Pkg
C19, C26 4.7 µF Capacitor, 1206 Pkg.
C24 - C25,
C27 - C31 100 nF Capacitor 0402 Pkg.
R1, R4 - R8 33 K Ohm Resistor, 0603 Pkg.
R2, R12 - R17,
R20 - R24 3.3 K Ohm Resistor, 0603 Pkg.
R18, R25, R28 1.2 K Ohm Resistor, 0603 Pkg.
R26, R27, R31 51 Ohm Resistor, 0603 Pkg.
R29 14 K Ohm Resistor, 0603 Pkg.
R30 200 Ohm Resistor, 0603 Pkg.
U1 HMC859LC3 Divide By 8, 26 GHz
U2 HMC959LC3 Divide By 4, 26 GHz
U3 HMCAD5831LP9BE 26 GSPS 3-bit ADC
U4 HMC856LC5 5-Bit Time Delay, 26 GHz
PCB [2] 131498-3 Evaluation Board
[1] Reference this number when ordering complete evaluation PCB
[2] Circuit Board Material: Arlon 25FR or Rogers 4350
The circuit board used in the application should
use RF circuit design techniques. Signal lines
should have 50 Ohm impedance while the package
ground leads should be connected directly to the
ground plane similar to that shown. The exposed
metal package base must be connected to AVEE.
A sufficient number of via holes should be used to
connect the top and bottom ground planes. The
evaluation circuit board shown is available from
Analog Devices, upon request.
Information furnished by Analog Devices is believed to be accurate and reliable. However, no
responsibility is assumed by Analog Devices for its use, nor for any infringements of patents or other
rights of third parties that may result from its use. Specifications subject to change without notice. No
license is granted by implication or otherwise under any patent or patent rights of Analog Devices.
Trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
For price, delivery, and to place orders: Analog Devices, Inc.,
One Technology Way, P.O. Box 9106, Norwood, MA 02062-9106
Phone: 781-329-4700 • Order online at www.analog.com
Application Support: Phone: 1-800-ANALOG-D
For price, delivery and to place orders: Hittite Microwave Corporation, 2 Elizabeth Drive, Chelmsford, MA 01824
Phone: 978-250-3343 Fax: 978-250-3373 Order On-line at www.hittite.com
Application Support: Phone: 978-250-3343 or apps@hittite.com
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Application Circuit
Pin Number Function Description
2, 7, 9, 10, 13,
16, 17, 18, 21,
60, 63, 64
AGND Analog ground
3, 4, 5, 6, 14 AVEE
-5V analog rail
These pins and the exposed paddle must be
connected to the negative voltage supply.
22, 23, 27, 30,
33, 36, 39, 42,
45, 48, 51, 54,
58, 59
OGND Digital ground
24, 25, 56, 57 OVEE -3.3V digital rail
J5 12-position MOLEX
J2, J3 SAMTEC
Information furnished by Analog Devices is believed to be accurate and reliable. However, no
responsibility is assumed by Analog Devices for its use, nor for any infringements of patents or other
rights of third parties that may result from its use. Specifications subject to change without notice. No
license is granted by implication or otherwise under any patent or patent rights of Analog Devices.
Trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
For price, delivery, and to place orders: Analog Devices, Inc.,
One Technology Way, P.O. Box 9106, Norwood, MA 02062-9106
Phone: 781-329-4700 • Order online at www.analog.com
Application Support: Phone: 1-800-ANALOG-D